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By DOMINIC HOGAN Published: 01: 21 AEDT, 17 December 2024 | Updated: 04: 19 AEDT, 17 December 2024 122 View comments Manchester City have confirmed that a fan died during Sunday's 2-1 defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United at the Etihad. Sunday's derby clash, which saw the visitors snatch all three points late in the game, was overshadowed by the tragic passing of a Man City fan following a 'medical emergency'. A statement from the Premier League champions read: 'Manchester City are aware of the tragic news that one of our supporters passed away following a medical incident at yesterday's match. 'The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. ' According to the Manchester Evening News, an eyewitness has said the incident took place at 'around 4. 10pm' near one of the entrances to the ground. The report further adds that those who witnessed the fan collapse had been left 'traumatised', with stewards rushing to the scene to attempt to save the supporter. Manchester City have confirmed that a fan passed away during Sunday's Manchester derby A witness claimed stewards at Man City's Etihad home rushed to the scene to attend to the fan Man City confirmed the news on social media, paying tribute to the supporter An anonymous witness told the Manchester-based publication: 'It was about 10 past 4. 'We were going into the grounds at entrance K and the gent was on the floor having CPR performed on him. It had just happened as there were only a few people in front of us. 'There was one steward working on him, and we were all screaming for them to get a defibrillator. It was chaos. 'A young girl ran over to get the defibrillator. At this point more stewards came running over and formed a circle around him. 'They worked on him for a long time, about 20 minutes and he was taken into an ambulance. We are all traumatised by it. ' The tributes began to flood in in the aftermath on social media, with countless fans sending their condolences. Former Premier League rivals Luton Town also commented on the announcement, writing: 'We send our condolences to their family, friends and all at Manchester City at this time. ' Man City had led for 52 minutes after Josko Gvardiol's opener in the first half before Bruno Fernandes levelled the tie from the spot on 88 minutes. According to an anonymous eyewitness, the incident took place at around 4. 10pm near one of the stadium entrances Amad Diallo then completed the comeback with a 90th-minute winner to see the Red Devils take all three points back to Old Trafford. It comes at a time when Guardiola is under heavy scrutiny with his side on an unprecedented run of just one win in 11 games in all competitions. For United meanwhile it was a welcome return to winning ways in the Premier League, having not won since December 1, with back-to-back defeats by Arsenal and Nottingham Forest before a Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen. Reports have also claimed that City players are set to be given some time off in the wake of the defeat by their rivals, with no midweek action demanding their attentions this week before the weekend's clash with Aston Villa. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group